caviar

noun

cav·i·ar ˈka-vē-ˌär

also ˈkä-

variants or less commonly caviare

Synonyms of caviar next

: processed salted roe of large fish (such as sturgeon)

: something considered too delicate or lofty for mass appreciation

—usually used in the phrase caviar to the general

: something considered the best of its kind

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The eggs, or roe, of sturgeon are called caviar. Preserved with salt, caviar is usually eaten as an appetizer. Most true caviar is produced in Russia and Iran, from fish taken from the Caspian and Black seas. The best grade, beluga, is prepared from large black or gray eggs; fresh beluga caviar is relatively scarce and thus expensive. Lesser grades are from smaller, denser eggs. In the U.S., the roe of salmon, whitefish, lumpfish, and paddlefish is sometimes sold under the name caviar.

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Outside of the grill, there’s a roving raw-bar cart from which diners can choose a plethora of oysters, razor clams, shrimp cocktail, caviar, and more. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Well Living Massage using rosemary, lavender, or seaweed oils–or opt for Liquid Gold Facial using Liquid Gold argan oil made up of 23-carat gold, caviar, and pearl (rich in amino acids, trace minerals and antioxidants) to reduce puffiness and improve complexion. —

Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 One of the restaurant’s thirty-five steady-handed chefs had spooned this mixture into a cavity in the eye’s center, then topped it with black caviar suspended in a gel made from codfish eyes and razor clams, to simulate a wet cornea-like surface. —

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 The week included tastings of world-class caviar and wine, plus cuisine from two of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, Carlo Cracco and Norbert Niederkofler, as well as other chefs as part of Robb Report’s Culinary Masters event. —

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for caviar